Motorcycle Registration in Colorado

The State of Colorado views motorcycles in the same way it views other motor vehicles. Thus the titling and registration processes are the same, with one key exception: motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing.

Also, considering license fees are based weight and ownership taxes based on purchase price, the renewal rates will not be as high. Of course, some bikes do cost as much as small SUVs these days.

Dirt Bike Registration

Dirt bikes (or off-road bikes), on the other hand, are not considered motor vehicles by the state, but still need to be registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. You can download and print the Registration Application(Form APRG09001) complete it, and mail it with the appropriate fee ($25.25) to:

Parks and Wildlife Registration Unit

13787 South Highway 85

Littleton, CO 80125

You can also fill out an application in person at this address. It takes about 4 weeks to receive the Colorado Registration Certificate. The certificate is expires on March 31st and is not prorated for partial year registrations.

Making it Legal

Now for the tricky part: You can transform a dirt bike into a road-legal motorcycle recognized by the state of Colorado as a motor vehicle. With a bit of tinkering and upgrading (generally new tires, a horn, a new muffler, and proper lighting) the bike can be titled and put into the periodic registration process as a regular motor vehicle.